In recent years, Virat Kohli has flaunted his devotional side. The Indian batter visited many temples and ashrams across India to take the spiritual path. Virat Kohli’s phone wallpaper suggests that he has become a devoted follower of Neem Karoli Baba. A picture of Virat Kohli has gone viral in which he was spotted using Neem Karoli Baba’s photo as his wallpaper.
Neem Karoli Baba’s photo depicted on Virat Kohli’s phone wallpaper
Virat Kohli went through a tough phase between 2019 and 2022. During this period, Kohli, along with his wife Anushka Sharma, visited Kainchi Dham in Nainital, where the ashram of Neem Karoli Baba is located. It is believed that no one leaves this ashram empty-handed, and wishes are fulfilled. After this visit, Virat Kohli also felt the same, and he returned to form soon after.
Following, Kohli scored his 71st international century, ending a three-year drought without a century. After this century against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022, Anushka Sharma posted a picture of the guru on her Instagram story, indicating her belief as well. Since then, Virat Kohli has not experienced such a phase in his career again. In 2023, Kohli revisited the ashram, solidifying Neem Karoli Baba’s profound influence on his life.
Who is Neem Karoli Baba?
Neem Karoli Baba was a Hindu Guru and a devotee of Lord Hanuman. Born in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, he spent the last decade of his life in Kainchi Dham, Uttarakhand. He passed away in 1973, but even today, followers from around the world visit Kainchi Dham to seek his blessings.
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It is believed that Neem Karoli Baba was an incarnation of Lord Hanuman, and he performed many miracles and imparted teachings throughout his life. There are several stories associated with the guru. Notably, Neem Karoli Baba has attracted followers beyond Virat Kohli, including Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Hollywood actor Julia Roberts.